Lover ManArtie Deemer had it easy--relaxing in his easy chair and collecting paychecks from his dog's acting career. Then Billie Burke, Artie's beautiful ex-girlfriend, was murdered, and Artie was plunged into a whirlwind of drugs, blackmail, mobsters--and a growing pile of corpses. Edgar Award Nominee for Best First Mystery. A New York Times Book Review Notable Book for 1987. |
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... Artie Deemer .... Artie's zesty narration remains appealing throughout - with fine Manhattan at- mosphere , sharp - eared dialogue and bits of inspired comedy . ' -Kirkus Reviews 99 " I thoroughly enjoyed Dallas Murphy's LOVER MAN . It ...
... Artie Deemer .... Artie's zesty narration remains appealing throughout - with fine Manhattan at- mosphere , sharp - eared dialogue and bits of inspired comedy . ' -Kirkus Reviews 99 " I thoroughly enjoyed Dallas Murphy's LOVER MAN . It ...
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... Artie , it's me . " Christ , it was ! It was Billie ! " Are you there , Artie ? . . . No ? Okay . It's nine Sunday night . I'm going to my studio - please meet me there even if it's late . I've got something to give you . Please come ...
... Artie , it's me . " Christ , it was ! It was Billie ! " Are you there , Artie ? . . . No ? Okay . It's nine Sunday night . I'm going to my studio - please meet me there even if it's late . I've got something to give you . Please come ...
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... Artie , show Stockman what you were show- ing me about dog handling . That was very interesting . Show him how you ruffle his ears . Know what I mean , Artie ? " Kevin pleaded . I demonstrated how to pet a dog . " Will he bite ? ” " Of ...
... Artie , show Stockman what you were show- ing me about dog handling . That was very interesting . Show him how you ruffle his ears . Know what I mean , Artie ? " Kevin pleaded . I demonstrated how to pet a dog . " Will he bite ? ” " Of ...
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